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YC14 CLX

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,814 mi
Last recorded92,814 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 CLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 92,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Park brake efficiency requires adjustment

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure ight on at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2026 92,814 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Park brake efficiency requires adjustment

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure ight on at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2025 85,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Stone chips in windscreen

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2025 85,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Stone chips in windscreen

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2024 76,586 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2024 76,586 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,919 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 63,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 52,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 51,061 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,300 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 42,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 28,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YC14 CLX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC14 CLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC14 CLX registered?

YC14 CLX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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